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WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today met with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate to discuss the federal response to Hurricane Sandy and ways to facilitate the region’s recovery. The meeting was attended by Members of Congress representing all states affected by Hurricane Sandy.
WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement praising the decision to re-open Fort Monmouth to temporarily house residents displaced by Hurricane Sandy:
WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank urging that the Department declare a federal fishery resource disaster in New Jersey so local fishermen and businesses may receive much-needed federal assistance. Hurricane Sandy devastated much of coastal New Jersey and severely impacted the state’s fishing industry and the infrastructure that supports it.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement to mark Veterans’ Day, which is celebrated on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
“Today I join Americans across the country in honoring our veterans for their service to our nation. Our men and women in uniform represent the best of our country. As our region recovers from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, I would especially like to thank the National Guard and other members of the U.S. Military who have participated in rescue and recovery efforts in New Jersey.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate today urging him to expand the grace period which flood insurance policy holders have to make their premium payment from 30 days to 45 days in an effort to assist those whose homes were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Pallone requests that the expansion be effective retroactively to assist those recovering from Hurricane Sandy.